Songul Dogan Ger: Developing Students’ Cultural Diversity Awareness and Intercultural Communicative Competence in English Classes
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4.3 Research Ethics and Quality Control

4.3 Research Ethics and Quality Control

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This section outlines the ethical considerations and quality control procedures that underpinned the entire study. The research was guided by three core ethical principles: the protection of participants’ rights, the reinforcement of research credibility, and the maintenance of scientific integrity. These principles informed every stage of the research process and were applied consistently across all data sources.

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Participation in the study was entirely voluntary, and all participants were informed about the purpose of the research, the nature of their involvement, and the estimated duration of their participation. They were made aware of their right to withdraw at any time without consequence. Informed consent was obtained either in writing or through audio/video recordings, depending on the context. To protect anonymity and confidentiality, all identifying details—such as names, institutions, and contact information—were removed or replaced with pseudonyms. All consent forms and audio-visual materials were stored in a password-protected digital environment accessible only to me. These materials are managed according to data protection standards and are scheduled for permanent deletion two years after the completion of this monograph.

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To ensure credibility, I used several verification strategies. Member checking was employed to allow participants to confirm or clarify their interview responses, following recommendations by Dörnyei (2007). I also maintained thick, reflective field notes throughout each phase of the study. These notes included procedural details, contextual observations, and analytical reflections, which were later used to develop draft transcripts and guide coding. Acknowledging my prior research experience and familiarity with intercultural education literature, I also reflected critically on potential biases and considered alternative interpretations of participants’ practices, particularly where culture teaching and ICC development were absent or implicit.

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Scientific integrity was preserved by rigorously referencing all academic sources and avoiding any form of plagiarism. The analysis was conducted using either pre-defined analytical constructs or emergent patterns identified during the study and always linked to the broader theoretical frameworks underpinning the research. Findings were presented transparently, without distortion or selective reporting. Throughout, I ensured that the data were interpreted ethically and with academic honesty, upholding the integrity of the research process from start to finish.
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